Overcoming Wrist Pain with PT Unlimited:
Your Trusted Partner in Pain Relief and Rehabilitation
Does wrist pain make everyday tasks a challenge? At PT Unlimited, our team, inclusive of a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) who specialize in upper extremity disorders, is devoted to guiding you toward a life free from pain and limitations. Leveraging our broad expertise in musculoskeletal conditions and the advanced skills of our CHTs, we aim to provide comprehensive care, ensuring you achieve optimal recovery.
According to recent research, about 3 million people in the United States report wrist pain yearly, with injury severity spanning from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. Wrist conditions are prevalent across all age groups. Nearly 20% of all injuries in adolescents and young adults relate to wrist and hand injuries, while individuals aged 60 and above experience an increased risk due to conditions like osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Wrist pain can manifest due to various causes, such as sprains, strains, fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and tendinitis. Such conditions can significantly impact your quality of life, affecting your ability to perform simple activities like typing, lifting, or even gripping objects.
Physical therapy, however, has proven to be highly effective in managing and treating wrist conditions. Not only does it relieve pain, but it also improves flexibility, strength, and function.
At PT Unlimited, we understand that every person’s wrist pain is unique. That’s why our dedicated professionals take the time to understand your personal history, condition, and recovery goals. This comprehensive approach ensures you receive the best care tailored specifically for you.
Call us today and learn more about our programs to help you find relief!
Common Causes of Wrist Pain
Our hands perform a myriad of functions in our daily lives, making them prone to various injuries, especially those resulting from overuse. Overuse-type wrist injuries are primarily observed in groups engaging in physically taxing activities, such as manual labor and jobs necessitating repetitive movements, including extensive computer use.
Falling onto an extended arm is a frequent cause of traumatic wrist injuries, typically resulting in wrist fractures. Swiftly addressing these injuries enhances the likelihood of prompt relief.
There could be numerous reasons your wrist may be causing discomfort, the most common of which are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and arthritis.
CTS typically manifests as persistent aches in the hands, wrists, or forearms. It becomes particularly challenging when typing or holding objects, which turns painful and discomforting. This syndrome causes a tingling sensation and numbness in fingers, primarily affecting the thumb, index, middle, or ring fingers. If the condition worsens, it leads to hand weakness, resulting in accidentally dropping objects.
CTS is often linked with overuse injuries, especially among construction and manufacturing workers who frequently engage in lifting, gripping, and forceful wrist motions. Sports like golf, tennis/pickleball, and rock climbing may also predispose individuals to this syndrome.
Arthritis is another common cause of wrist pain. Despite the numerous forms of arthritis, most lead to mild to severe pain in the joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Limited mobility in these areas often accompanies arthritis-related pain. Arthritis can affect anyone, but it commonly affects the hands of older adults, causing swelling, stiffness, weakness, and inflammation, complicating the act of grasping items or comfortably moving hands, wrists, and fingers.
The hands are vulnerable to both traumatic injuries and repetitive stress injuries. A comprehensive evaluation serves as the starting point for identifying the nature of your injury, thereby allowing for the development of a successful treatment plan.
Finding Relief with PT Unlimited: Your Roadmap to Recovery
Our Certified Hand Therapist is committed to helping you find relief and regain your freedom of movement. The cornerstone of our approach is an in-depth, comprehensive evaluation. When you first visit us, we carefully and meticulously review your medical history. We delve into your past medical conditions, surgeries, injuries, and recurring symptoms to understand your health landscape.
We then perform a hands-on assessment, a critical aspect of our evaluation. Through this process, we understand how your muscles, joints, and connective tissues function, looking for any abnormalities that might be causing you discomfort or limiting your movement.
Next, we carry out a range of motion and strength testing. We’ll assess your muscle power and joint mobility, evaluating your ability to perform various movements safely and effectively. This step is crucial in identifying any muscular imbalances or joint restrictions affecting your daily life.
These evaluations set the foundation for personalized care plans. Some of the most common treatments in physical therapy include:
- Manual Therapy: This hands-on technique involves our therapists using their hands to manipulate your muscles and joints, easing pain and improving movement.
- Joint Mobilization: This involves gentle, rhythmic movements of your wrist to reduce stiffness and improve flexibility.
- Therapeutic Exercises: These tailored exercises aim to restore your strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- Ergonomic Training: We teach you how to modify your daily activities or work environment to reduce strain on your wrist.
We use highly effective treatments at PT Unlimited to ensure you’re receiving the best possible care. Our dedicated Certified Hand Therapist employs these scientifically-backed
approaches to help improve your overall function and quality of life.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
